Presentation Planning Flashcards
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When planning a presentation for a mixed audience of technical and non-technical stakeholders, what is the best approach?
Answer: Layer the content so core messages are simple, with detail in appendix slides
Layering content lets non-technical executives grasp the message while technical detail is available in backup slides.
Which slide is most critical to include when presenting a business proposal in PowerPoint?
Answer: A call-to-action slide that specifies next steps
A call-to-action slide drives the decision or next step the audience should take after the presentation.
What does the 10-20-30 rule (Guy Kawasaki) recommend for PowerPoint presentations?
Answer: 10 slides, 20 minutes, 30-point font minimum
Kawasaki's 10-20-30 rule: no more than 10 slides, 20 minutes of speaking time, and at least 30-point font.
A presenter is planning a 45-minute session. How should they typically allocate time between slides and Q&A?
Answer: 30 minutes of slides, 15 minutes of Q&A
Reserving roughly one-third of the session (15 minutes) for Q&A is a standard best practice for 45-minute presentations.
Before building slides, a presenter should first define which of the following?
Answer: The key message and desired audience outcome
Defining the core message and desired outcome shapes every content and design decision that follows.
Which planning technique involves writing each key point on a single card or sticky note before building slides?
Answer: Storyboarding
Storyboarding lets presenters sequence and rearrange ideas before committing to slide layout.
What is the primary purpose of creating a presentation outline before opening PowerPoint?
Answer: To establish a logical narrative flow before visual design decisions are made
An outline ensures the story structure is sound before visual details distract from content decisions.